Director - Digital Delivery, Processes & Change

People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs
Bagsværd, Denmark

Lead the transformation of how we enable our P&O function globally – where change leadership is combined with delivery accountability.

Your new role

As Director of Digital Delivery, Processes & Change, you will lead a multidisciplinary team that sits at the heart of People & Organisation. You will be accountable for optimizing P&O processes, delivering digital initiatives, enabling successful change across multiple processes, and drive the change and adoption required to move the organisation to a new operating model. This is a role where your leadership shapes how we support thousands of colleagues globally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of project managers, process experts, and change managers to deliver high-impact digital initiatives
• Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of digital projects and process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
• Driving operational excellence through the adoption of best practices in project management, process optimization, and change management
• Actively participating in the leadership team, ensuring alignment, strategic coherence, and effective decision-making across the SVP area
• Collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into prioritized initiatives and delivery plans
• Monitoring project performance, resource allocation, dependencies, and risks to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes
• Ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement across project and change lifecycles to support adoption and value realization
• Reporting on project and initiative status, key metrics, outcomes, and realized benefits to senior leadership.

Your new department

In People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs, you will be part of a team that enhances employee engagement and attracts top talent to ensure Novo Nordisk remains a premier choice for exceptional individuals. Together, we foster an inclusive workplace culture that empowers individuals to thrive, and supports our mission to make a positive impact on people's lives.

You'll join Global P&O Services & Workforce Enablement, where we're transforming how we deliver people services across the organization. Your team plays a critical role in enabling this transformation through digital delivery, process excellence, and effective change management. You'll partner closely with the POCA Leadership Team, P&O Business Partnering, Enterprise IT & Quality, and external vendors to drive initiatives that make a real difference to our employees and leaders.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for an experienced leader who thrives in driving transformation at scale. You will bring a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex digital initiatives in dynamic environments. Specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in business administration or related field
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and/or Change Management (e.g., Prosci)
• Proven experience leading teams of project managers, process experts, and/or change managers in complex organizational settings
• Strong background in project management methodologies, digital delivery, and change management frameworks
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Ability to drive results and maintain focus in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 940,800.00 to 1,448,700.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact

For more information, please contact Maja Kristine Vedel via mail: mjln@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

May 10th, 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.